Sterile Processing Tech: Critical RME & Instrument Prep

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Parental Leave

Childcare Subsidy

Federal health/vision/dental/long‑tem

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Medical Supply Technician (MST) in Sterile Processing within the Alaska VA Health Care System. The role involves decontamination, cleaning, inspection, and preparation of reusable medical equipment for sterilization across multiple clinics.

Responsibilities include following manufacturer instructions, operating sterilization equipment, and maintaining records. Rotations through SPS/SPD areas and collaboration with clinical staff are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in sterile processing environments.
• Ability to decontaminate, clean, inspect and assemble RME.
• Follows SOPs and manufacturer instructions for use.

Responsibilities

• Receive contaminated RME in decontamination area.
• Disassemble and determine cleaning method for RME.
• Inspect, assemble and package items for sterilization.
• Operate and monitor sterilization equipment and processes.
• Maintain daily logs and operational checks for equipment.
• Rotate through SPS/SPD areas including cleaning, transport, and processing.

Skills

Sterile processing

Decontamination

RME handling

Inspection & packaging

SOP compliance

Education

Education recognized by US DoE

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Medical Supply Technician (MST) in Sterile Processing within the Alaska VA Health Care System. The role involves decontamination, cleaning, inspection, and preparation of reusable medical equipment for sterilization across multiple clinics.

Responsibilities include following manufacturer instructions, operating sterilization equipment, and maintaining records. Rotations through SPS/SPD areas and collaboration with clinical staff are required.